Crime & Safety

Insane Lines, Chaotic Promotion Shut Down Toy Stores: Patch PM

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Build-A-Bear Turns People Away, Shuts Down After Lines Get Insane

The store isn't accepting any new customers today after a promotion went haywire.

Man Dies After Being Trapped In Machine

The victim was in his 20s.

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Animal Advocates Declare Victory After Kennel Is Ordered To Close

Local animal advocates are cheering a decision by the court upholding a cease and desist order against Laughlin Kennels in Oxford.

Three Men Charged With Goat Animal Cruelty: Taunton Police

Police said the three men allegedly abused the goat, sitting on it and filming themselves while they blew pot smoke into the animal's face.

Wilmington School Committee Wants To Revise Sexist Dress Code

School committee members said the wording of the policy was too gender-specific.

Woman Brings Dog Into Stranger's Home For Ring-Stealing Spree: PD

The dog wasn't charged in the crime.

Norfolk Corrections Officer Admits To Smuggling Drugs To Inmate

William Holts, 51, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Boston to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance.

Boston Police To Add Bicycle Patrols In Response To Shootings

Boston Police will add more bike patrol officers in an effort to protect children, focusing on places where kids hang out, like playgrounds.

Movie Night At Fenway Park 2018: 'Jurassic Park'

Here's what to know and how to get tickets.

Woman Ejected In Fatal Route 112 Crash

The driver suffered serious injuries while the passenger died after being thrown from the vehicle.

Photo credit: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Build-a-Bear

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